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SP-70
Handheld Autopilot System

Low cost autopilot designed for easy installation.

 

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The SI-TEX SP-70 Autopilot will add relaxation to your cruising and fishing activity. Designed for most any boat and easily installed on Outboard, Inboard and Sterndrive vessels with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systems.

  • Ultra-compact, waterproof Control Unit has simple keypad operation and large LCD display of heading course, rudder angle, operating mode and error messages.
  • Control Unit can be used as dash-mounted keypad or quickly and easily removed from mounting bracket for use as a handheld portable.
  • Additional steering stations can be easily added with optional plug-in connectors.
  • Exceptionally easy to use. Just steer to desired course, press the PILOT key and the system takes over to steer you on your way. Automatically.
  • Built-in NMEA-0183 Loran/GPS interface for precise course-line navigation along routes.
  • Bold, backlit displays with ten levels of brightness for clear reading in any light.
  • Digital displays of rudder angle and operation mode in use, constantly giving you up-to-the-minute operating status.
  • Automatic Sea State and Trim Controls and ten selectable levels of rudder sensitivity with high and low speed settings for smooth, precise steering.
  • Rudder feedback verifies autopilot's commands.
  • Ghost Rudder backup allows autopilot to use memory of rudder movements to calculate new movements in event of rudder feedback failure.
  • Heading Output feature allows you to stabilize radar display.
  • Built-in diagnostic and self tests, plus visual and audible alarms.
  • Power Steering mode offers convenient push-button steering. Stand By mode for manual steering situations.
  • Optional analog Rudder Angle Indicator for easy, at-a-glance reading of exact rudder position.
  • Works with solenoid valves also.

 

SI-TEX SP-70 AUTOMATIC PILOT - Specifications

Operating Voltage

10 ~ 40V DC

Power Consumption

Average 3 amps, 20 amps peak

Solenoid Output

20 amps max

DC Reversing Pump

± 20 amps max.

Clutch Output

3 amps max

Radio Navigational Interface

NMEA 0183

Heading Reference

Fluxgate

Course Resolution

Course Detection

0.25°

Pumpset

18 cubic inch, 12V DC standard*

Dimensions

Control Unit: 2.8"W x 1"D x 5.2"H
Processor Unit: 6.3"W x 15"L x 2.7"H
Fluxgate Compass: 5.6"W x 4.2" x 3.4"H
Pump: 4.8"W x 7.5"L x 4"H

*Optional Pumpsets Available

30 cubic inch, 12V DC or 32V DC for vessels up to 60'
Call Customer Service for Details.

Options

Rudder Angle Indicator
Kit for Second Station installation